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Pre-Press Project Management Production Operations

Team Leadership Publishing Graphic Arts Technical Training

         Seasoned background in the complete spectrum of print production operations including pre-press, typesetting, lithographic reproduction, associated computer hardware, graphic design, and networking.

• Adept at forecasting, budgeting, cost analysis, resource allocation, purchasing, and project management.
• Proficiency in creating or directing development of visually-appealing products in precise alignment with stringent quality, branding, legal, and technical specifications.
• Continually identify and capitalize on cost improvement and revenue generation opportunities.

• Appreciated for exceptional team-building, staff training, and leadership skills.

         Energetic and collaborative; able to drive unified efforts across all departments and with clients.

         Excel at implementing and streamlining prepress systems to enhance business performance.

         Talents in photography and production of materials such as text books, packaging, and labels.

Hearst Magazines (now Pubworx), NY, NY, 1995 to Present

Solutions Manager

         Advanced from role as Production Manager to govern technical needs for 34 major consumer magazines.

         Test and evaluate new software and hardware, standardize and streamline installation process, and orchestrate special projects including technical training and collaboration among multiple departments.

         Orchestrated setup of 200+ users for Pubworx; worked with team to select appropriate space, furniture, and equipment to execute full production within timeframe.

         Deliver ongoing software training in Photoshop, Illustrator, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

         Team with International department to design database solution for worldwide distribution of images.

         Formulated database to coordinate ordering, receiving, and tracking of equipment throughout division.

         Serve as system administrator for seven K4 servers housing 450 users in 18 workgroups.

         Manage and maintain two Mass Transit servers to transmit files to printers throughout US.

         Leverage technical acumen to effectively maintain Odystar, Evo, IBM Nica DAM, and Merlin DAM systems.

Additional Experience:

General Manager, Digicon Imaging, Union, NJ

         Brought on board to establish, launch, and direct daily operations for full-service pre-press facility; championed efforts achieve profitability within first six months.

         Researched, selected, procured, and installed all equipment and technology for entire shop.

         Directed, trained, mentored, and supervised up to 18 personnel across three shifts.

         Oversaw all aspects of operations management from customer relations and sales, to billing, budgeting, and quality control.

Advertising Department Manager, Wakefern Food Corporation, Edison, NJ

         Helmed advertising operations including directing staff in producing retail advertising (newspapers and flyers) for 200-store supermarket chain spanning five states.

         Promoted four times and presented with six merit awards for exceptional performance.

Associate in Liberal Arts, Concentration in Art and Business, Elmira College, Elmira, NY